The distance between Albacete and Mérida is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Albacete to Mérida by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mérida → Albacete if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Merida.
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Take the bus to Toledo and then to Merida.
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There are several options for getting from Albacete to Mérida by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Albacete and Mérida is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Albacete and Mérida by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albacete to Mérida is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and Mérida, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and Mérida. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Albacete to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Albacete and Mérida. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albacete and Mérida. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to Mérida. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toledo. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
AISA and ALSA run regular bus services between Albacete and Mérida. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to Mérida. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Merida. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Mérida is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 171km (106 miles) from Mérida. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albacete and Mérida. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to Mérida is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €70($70) | twice daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Train via Ciudad Real-Central | 6hrs | €44($44) | once daily | 523km (325 miles) |
Bus | 7h 45m | €30($30) | once a week | 567km (352 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €85($85) | on demand | 463km (288 miles) |
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